Chunky Tomato Puree from China
Tomato puree with small visible pieces for texture, prepared by cooking otherwise than by vinegar, in retail jars. Under HTS 2002.90.80.40 as 'other' puree, allowing minor visible vegetable pieces per similar notes. Used in stews and chili.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Document that visible pieces are minimal to align with homogenized preparation allowances in notes
• Provide heat treatment process details to confirm 'prepared otherwise than by vinegar' status
• Check for acetic acid traces via lab tests to avoid reclassification